Crypto-Asset Disputes
FinTech Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
Chambers Review
Skadden has a long-established and successful Web3 and digital assets practice, and has strong expertise representing crypto clients in commercial disputes, securities litigation and regulatory enforcement. Its litigation lawyers and regulatory specialists regularly represent exchange operators, token projects, DAOs, crypto miners and custodians, venture funds and stablecoin issuers, among others.
Work Highlights
- Skadden represented Coinbase in Underwood et al v Coinbase Global, Inc., successfully securing a full dismissal of the class action suit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden is top-notch. They are so responsive, and very keyed into the issues for the client, really tailoring information down when giving advice."
"Skadden have good practitioners in the space."
"Skadden has skilfully and thoughtfully managed and defended our litigation. The team remained lean while still bringing all the resources and power to bear on the matter that one expects from a multinational top flight law firm."
"Skadden is top-notch. They are so responsive, and very keyed into the issues for the client, really tailoring information down when giving advice."
"Skadden have good practitioners in the space."
"Skadden has skilfully and thoughtfully managed and defended our litigation. The team remained lean while still bringing all the resources and power to bear on the matter that one expects from a multinational top flight law firm."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Drylewski is co-head of the firm's FinTech, Web3 and digital assets practice, advising clients on digital asset-related securities litigation and commercial disputes. He has represented clients in some of the most significant securities litigation cases in crypto.
"Alex has worked tirelessly, making himself available at any time we needed. He was patient in explaining complex issues to our team of non-lawyers. I was most impressed by his ability to manage challenging personalities."
"Alex's knowledge of the industry and the client's needs are unparalleled, and his skills and judgements as counsel are second to none."
"Alex is excellent. He knows crypto, and is very practical and strategic."
Stuart Levi is co-head of the firm's FinTech, Web3 and digital assets practice, principally advising on crypto transactional and regulatory advisory matters, but has also acted on some of the team's most significant digital assets litigation mandates.
"Stuart's business-savvy has repeatedly come in handy. We feel how strongly he cares about our success as a company; he's an incredible asset to the team."